Estimator – Spray Seal, Construction

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Pear Tree.

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1 - 10 employees

🎯 Recruiter

👥 HR Tech

🤝 B2B

Recruitment • HR Tech • B2B

Pear Tree is a Melbourne‑born offshore recruitment and hiring services company that connects Australian, US, and UK businesses directly with skilled offshore professionals (primarily from the Philippines) without agency markups. They provide end-to-end hiring support — sourcing, screening, skills assessments, video interviews, reference checks — and offer payroll, Employer‑of‑Record, and compliance assistance plus a six‑month replacement guarantee. Pear Tree recruits across IT, sales & marketing, finance, creative, admin and operations roles, emphasizing cost savings, direct pay to talent, and secure onboarding workflows.

📋 Description

• Prepare detailed, accurate cost estimates for spray seal projects including binder type and application rates, aggregate size and supply costs, plant and equipment, labour, traffic management, and overhead. • Use client-provided takeoff information and project documents to complete all required paperwork and generate quotes via Salesforce. • Apply current market rates for bitumen, emulsion, and aggregate materials; factor in haulage, mobilisation, and site-specific conditions. • Review and cross-check estimates before submission to ensure accuracy and competitiveness. • Work within Salesforce CRM to manage opportunities, track quote status, and maintain accurate records throughout the estimating pipeline. • Maintain well-organised records of all estimates, assumptions, rate schedules, and correspondence for audit and review purposes. • Issue quotes and follow-up correspondence to clients via email in a professional and timely manner. • Assist in the preparation of tender submissions and formal bids for spray seal contracts. • Review and assess subcontractor and supplier proposals; validate rates against current market benchmarks. • Liaise with plant operators, aggregate suppliers, and traffic management contractors to confirm pricing and availability. • Coordinate with the Operations Manager and field teams to clarify project scope, access conditions, traffic management requirements, and scheduling constraints. • Provide regular updates on quote pipeline, win/loss outcomes, and estimating assumptions to the Estimating Manager. • Identify and flag pricing risks, scope gaps, or unusual site conditions early in the estimating process.

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in estimating or operations within the spray seal, road construction, or civil pavement industry • Solid working knowledge of spray seal operations — binder types (bitumen, emulsions), aggregate specifications, application rates, plant requirements, and crew compositions • Understanding of traffic management requirements and their cost implications on spray seal projects • Proficiency in Salesforce CRM or similar estimating/project management platforms • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for cost modelling, rate schedules, and quantity take-offs • Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce clean, accurate estimates under deadline pressure • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for client correspondence and internal reporting • Ability to work independently, manage multiple quotes simultaneously, and adapt to shifting project priorities • Experience estimating for local council, RMS, or government road maintenance programs • Familiarity with Australian standards and specifications for sprayed sealing works (AGPT/T190 or equivalent) • Exposure to asphalt or civil construction estimating in addition to spray seal • Experience using takeoff or measurement software